Recurrent and Troublesome Variceal Bleeding from Parastomal Caput Medusae / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 290-293, 2014.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-190506
ABSTRACT
Variceal bleeding is common in chronic liver disease and is a frequent cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The most common site of varices is the lower oesophagus but they may occur at any location where there are portosystemic anastomoses and collateral vascular formation. Location of ectopic varices at the site of enterocutaneous stomas is rare. We report on three cases of recurrent and severe bleeding from parastomal varices, requiring hospital admission. The patients had chronic liver disease but of different aetiological factors. Variceal formation results from portal hypertension due to chronic liver disease. There are various treatment options for parastomal variceal bleeding, including local, medical, and surgical interventions. Management of parastomal variceal bleeding presents a recurring and difficult problem. Bleeding may be considerable and sometimes life threatening. This diagnosis must be considered in patients with chronic liver disease presenting with stomal bleeding, even where the variceal formation may not be readily visible.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Varizes
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Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Doença Crônica
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Hepatopatias
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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